The goal of ELI is to build the world's most powerful laser, the High Repetition-Rate Petawatt Advanced Laser System (HAPSLI), featuring a power of >10 PW. The system is expected to weigh 20 tons and cost $48 million. The Creotech order is valued in excess of 250,000 PLN ($61,300).

ELI is funded by the European Union and implemented with the participation of scientists from around the world.

Creotech Instruments is a provider of science, space, industrial and electronics systems.